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2007 Calgary Stampede Poster to be Unveiled

June 23, 2006

Calgary, AB – For the first time ever, western art aficionados will have the opportunity to purchase the original artwork for the Calgary Stampede poster. The painting by Paul Van Ginkel, a renowned Calgary artist, will be auctioned live at the Western Art Auction on Thursday, July 13.

The Alberta College of Art and Design educated artist was commissioned by the Stampede to reflect the pride, cowboy values, mood and vibrancy of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, while confirming the western heritage through his painting.

“The honour to paint the Calgary Stampede poster is a distinction every artist dreams of,” says Van Ginkel. “It represents the pinnacle in western art and is certainly a highlight in my career.”

Van Ginkel’s original artwork will then be auctioned on July 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Palomino Room, Roundup Centre on Stampede Park. Tickets are $60 and are available through the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede at (403) 261-0101.

“The Western Art Auction is honoured to showcase one of our leading local artists, Paul Van Ginkel, as for the first time, someone will be able to own his original artwork used to create the Stampede’s world famous poster for 2007,” says Evelyn Main, chair of the Western Art Auction committee.

The unique piece of art that is the Stampede Poster has, since 1923, been one of the Calgary Stampede’s most important promotional tools. Posters can be found everywhere from small country bars to luxurious hotels to executive boardrooms and tourist information centres around the world.

On Wednesday, July 12, George Brookman, vice-chairman of the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede and Van Ginkel will unveil the 2007 poster to the media.

WHAT: 2007 Calgary Stampede Poster Unveiling

WHEN: 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Western Showcase, Hall C&D, Roundup Centre

The Calgary Exhibition & Stampede is a volunteer supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values. The Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through its world-renowned 10-day Calgary Stampede, year-round facilities, products and services and agricultural programs that foster understanding of the agricultural industry. All revenue generated is reinvested into our various programs and facilities.

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